The German federal government has unveiled plans to amend the country’s immigration law.
A statement released by the German Interior Ministry underlines that the government is paving the way for the most modern immigration law the country has ever had, adding that the new changes will send a strong signal for the future of the German economy as well as the labor market.
“Now we are taking the opportunity to create a modern immigration law to make it easier for foreign skilled workers to come to Germany. This must be done as soon as possible. The coronavirus crisis has caused a shortage of personnel in many areas of industry, from skilled trades to nursing. We want skilled workers to be able to quickly come to Germany and start from scratch,” said Federal Minister of the Interior and Homeland Security Nancy Feiser in this regard.
The ministry plans to eliminate all bureaucratic obstacles and promises: if people have personal potential and professional experience, then the doors to Germany will be open.
German Federal Minister of Labor and Social Protection Hubertus Heil believes that the new Skilled Personnel Immigration Act will help ensure the necessary progress in providing a skilled workforce.
Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection Robert Habeck added that the growing shortage of workers in many industries continues to hinder Germany’s economic development.
Germany’s Federal Statistical Office previously reported that Germany’s employment rate rose 0.3 percent above its pre-pandemic levels, even though seasonal employment rates remained flat.